TrainingPeaks CoachCast
Season 6 Ep 11 — Addressing RED-S and Optimizing Nutrition with Sports Dietitian Kylee Van Horn
Aug 28, 2024
Kylee Van Horn, CEO of Fly Nutrition and an ultrarunner, dives into the world of sports nutrition tailored for endurance athletes. She explains the concept of RED-S and its impact on performance, stressing the necessity of personalized fueling strategies. Kylee shares invaluable tips for managing nutrition, overcoming common fueling challenges, and the importance of micronutrient density. Listeners gain insights into the collaborative approach needed to address both nutrition and mental health in athletic training.
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Quick takeaways
- Recognizing and addressing RED-S is vital for athletes, as it can significantly impact both physical health and performance outcomes.
- Developing personalized nutrition plans tailored to an athlete’s specific needs can optimize training performance and support long-term health goals.
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Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) manifests when an athlete doesn't consume enough energy to support their training demands. This condition can lead to various physical and psychological issues, as the body begins to shut down non-essential systems to conserve energy. Symptoms may include gastrointestinal distress, irregular menstrual cycles, fatigue, and unexplained injuries, yet these can often be misattributed to other health problems. Recognizing RED-S is crucial for coaches, who should maintain open lines of communication with their athletes about fueling needs and regularly assess their dietary habits.
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